There are a number of records being set by the incoming 19th Knesset, including the number of women parliamentarians, the average age, the number of retired IDF major-generals and a bit more. Let’s take a look:
· 48 of the 120 MKs are rookies, serving a 1st term in Knesset, representing 40% in 120-seat Knesset.
· 27 women MKs (22.5%)
· 39 frum MKs (19 chareidi/20 dati leumi) (39%)
· 11 settlers (living over the Green Line) (9.1%)
· 14 [former] journalists (11.6%)
· 6 retired IDF major-generals (4.1%) (including two former chiefs of staff)
· Young – The age of the youngest MK is 27-years-old.
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39 out of 120 is 32.5% NOT 39%
6 out of 120 is 5% NOT 4.1%